We have collected some links to local organisations that would really appreciate your support and local and national sites that can provide the latest reliable advice and information on the Coronavirus pandemic.
Although the world may be full of chaos right now, by looking out for each other, we can get through this.
If you know of any other local organisations that we should include on this page, please do email us and let us know.
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Hatfield Foodbank
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WGC Foodbank
Christchurch and other local churches are collection points for the local Food Bank charity.
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Communities First
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Team Herts
Working with Hertfordshire County Council to coordinate volunteering.
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Red Cross Volunteers
Red Cross Volunteers can help you share your kindness with those who need it most.
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Which shops are open?
The Welwyn Hatfield Times' interactive map of what's still open in the local area
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HCC Coronavirus Info
The lastest updates and advice from HCC on Coronavirus (COVID‑19)
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Friends Against Scams
A National Trading Standards initiative to help guard against scams and fraud
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BBC News Explainers
News and articles from the BBC on many aspects of the Coronavirus pandemic
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Coronavirus Worldometer
Latest statistics on the global Coronavirus pandemic from Worldometer
Online resources for you to use
These online resources are produced by volunteers and public bodies.
Please use them and share them with your friends and neighbours. We will be updating it regularly as more resources become available.
People may have concerns about transmitting the virus via paper. Current health advice is that delivering items to people’s letterboxes is ok, as set out in the Royal Mail’s statement on their continuing to deliver the post: www.royalmail.com/coronavirus
Where can I find the latest advice?
The latest UK Government advice is available at gov.uk/coronavirus
The latest England medical advice is available at nhs.uk/coronavirus
The latest Scotland medical advice is available at nhsinform.scot/coronavirus
Taking sensible precautions while helping others
Please take all appropriate medical advice seriously before calling on anyone and look to emulate best practice, such as from online supermarket delivery services.
In particular:
- Hygiene – washing our hands more regularly soap and water for 20 seconds. You may want to take hand sanitiser (at least 60% alcohol content) out with you.
- Social distancing – including not shaking hands with residents or colleagues, keeping 2m apart, leaving things on doorsteps
Your ideas
All across the UK communities and individuals are developing new ideas and new resources for how we can care for our neighbours at this difficult time. If you’ve developed a community resource and would like it shared on this site, email us at content@libdems.org.uk
